Cost to Run a Baseboard Heater in Texas
Texas's average residential electricity rate is 15.9¢/kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest in the country, 13% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a baseboard heater here costs $58.00 per month.
Per hour
$0.24
at 500–2,500 W
Per day
$1.91
8 hours/day
Per month
$58.00
365 kWh
Per year
$696
4,380 kWh
By usage level in Texas
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | $0.95 | $29.00 | $348 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $1.91 | $58.00 | $696 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $3.82 | $116 | $1,393 |
Texas vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a baseboard heater in Texas?
At Texas's current average residential rate of 15.9¢/kWh (July 2026), a baseboard heater with typical usage costs about $1.91 per day, $58.00 per month, or $696 per year.
Is running a baseboard heater in Texas more expensive than average?
No — it's cheaper. Texas's rate is about 13% below the U.S. average: $58.00 per month here versus $66.76 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Texas right now?
Texas residents pay an average of 15.9¢ per kWh as of July 2026 — the 22nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.